Worldwide Novices

Hello!  Br. Ricky here.  I’m purring because you decided to visit this page!  Here you’ll find “tools” for Benedictine living.  Each tool is associated with a “Mewsing on the Rule of St. Benedict.” Mewsings are articles about the Rule of St. Benedict and Benedictine spirituality.  They are offered by Cloister members and novices.

This is a brand new page as of December, 2023.  That’s why there aren’t lots of tools yet.  But I have consulted with the Cloister and members agreed to prepare tools to help you.  We want to do ALL WE CAN to encourage the practice of Benedictine ways.

We all hope that these tools will be of help.  We will be adding more as time goes along.

Blessings to you.

Teddy Bear – Somerset, England

Teddy Bear – Somerset, England

Hello from Somerset, England.  I’m Teddy Bear, a 3-year-6-month-old male cat.  I would like to join the Feline Cloister because I am a Christian cat who wants to learn about St. Benedict and Jesus.  I also want to surrpawt my mommy in her work as a Vicar.  I am her...

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Cider – Carlsbad, California

Cider – Carlsbad, California

Hello from the charming town of Carlsbad, California.  I am Cider, an 11 year-old male.  I would like to join the Feline Cloister because Aunt Stephanie thought it was really cool❤️.  She is my mom’s daughter, and I trust her judgment about joining the Cloister. I...

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Dustmop – Davis, California

Dustmop – Davis, California

Hey, so glad you’re here.  I like meeting new felines and people.  I’m Dustmop, a female novice.  I would like to join the Feline Cloister because: I need to broaden my activities.  My age?  I don’t know.  To copy what many humans declare, I always say I’m 3 years...

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Dora Maxwell – St. Paul, Minnesota

Dora Maxwell – St. Paul, Minnesota

Hi!  I’m Dora Maxwell.  I would like to join the Feline Cloister because Kate, my human, does these ‘Benedictine’ things and uses strange words like vespers and compline.  I want to understand what she’s doing so I can interrupt better. When he heard this on our Zoom...

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Annie – Rapid City, South Dakota

Annie – Rapid City, South Dakota

Hi there!  My name is Annie.  I’m a three-year-old feline.  I would like to join the Feline Cloister because I think it will help me be a better cloister kitty.  Our novice master Br. Ricky gave a big purr when he heard this.  He assured me that I was responding to a...

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Calvin – Andover, Massachusetts

Calvin – Andover, Massachusetts

Hello!  My name is Calvin and I’m about 15 years old.  I would like to join the Feline Cloister because I wish to know more about the Rule of St. Benedict and possibly incorporate more of his teachings into my life. I confess that I was worried about  the Zoom...

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